Interesting news out of the Kimbell today: The museum is the first in the Dallas-Forth Worth area to join up with Google as part of the online giant's Art Project, according to a press release this morning from the Kimbell.

The Google Art Project, introduced early last year, aims to make art more accessible -- via high-resolution images -- to people less likely to visit museums around the world.

There are 71 pieces by 66 artists in the Kimbell's Google collection, including Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony. Their addition brings the Art Project's total to 35,000 images. The project boasts 180 partners in more than 40 countries, according to the release.

More from the relase:

“We are thrilled to participate in Google’s Art Project,” commented Eric M. Lee, the Kimbell’s director. “Google’s commitment to making art freely accessible to all audiences, both locally and internationally, is shared by the Kimbell Art Museum. I have enjoyed viewing the celebrated works from the Kimbell’s permanent collection alongside those from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.”